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MARKETING CONTACT:
Stephen Martin
Quadros Systems, Inc.
Main: +1 832-351-2830
Direct: +1 781-641-2777
stephen.martin@quadros.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Janice Hughes
Hughes Communications, Inc.
+1 860-455-4209
Cell: +1 705-774-8686
janice@hughescom.net
Quadros Systems Offers Integrated Support for
Control Area Network (CAN) Implementation
Solutions for ColdFire Blackfin, and C16x integrated processors
Houston, TX, July 19, 2005 - Quadros Systems, Inc., a leading supplier
of configurable and scaleable real-time operating systems (RTOS), today
announced broad-based support for CAN implementation in embedded devices.
These solutions, all integrated with the RTXC Quadros RTOS, range from
CAN device drivers to slave and master software for more complete CANopen
implementations. A long-time supplier to OEMs in the the control and
automation markets, Quadros now offers even more connectivity options.
Quadros Systems' CAN solutions begin with device driver support for
popular ColdFire, Blackfin and C16x processors with on-chip CAN
controllers. This allows customers with their own CAN or CANopen protocol
solution to begin immediate development.
For customers requiring a comprehensive CANopen solution with real-time
CANopen protocol stacks, Quadros systems offers CANopenRT. CANopenRT
contains all functions necessary for implementing slave or simple master
devices according to the CANopen specification DS301, version 4.02. The
tight integration with the RTXC Quadros RTOS enables CANopenRT to be
used within a rich spectrum of application types, from the simplest
CANopen nodes to control applications where complex and concurrent tasks
have independent access to the CANopen protocol.
"CAN has become an increasingly popular solution for the serial
networks common in building automation and factory floor settings," said
Stephen Martin, director of marketing for Quadros Systems. "Our customers
look to us to help them integrate CANopen support with their embedded
devices, which our semiconductor partners are making easier with new
integrated hardware offerings. The range of flexible solutions now
available from Quadros is designed to fit the varying needs of our
customers from driver support through full CANopen slave/master
implementations."
Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial bus network originally
developed for passenger cars. CANopen is a CAN-based higher-layer
application protocol. CANopen specifications include the application
layer, communication profile and a framework for programmable devices.
CANopen is useful for embedded networking applications because it can
be easily adapted to support specific applications. It is regarded for
its real-time capability, ease of use and ability to achieve high
performance at a low baud rate. Popular devices that incoporate CANopen
functionality range from controllers, sensors and actuators to
programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or intelligent PC interface
solutions.
Availability and Pricing
Integrated CAN and CANopen support from Quadros Systems is available
immediatiely. Processors supported include Analog Devices Blackfin
BF536, BF537, and BF534; Freescale ColdFire MCF5214/6x, MCF523x,
MCF528x, and MCF548x; and Infineon C16x. CAN drivers and CANopenRT
software are delivered as standard C-source code. CANopenRT is tested
with the latest CANopen conformance test software of the CiA. Project
licenses start at under $1,900 for basic CAN drivers.
About the RTXC Quadros Family of Real-time Operating Systems
The RTXC Quadros RTOS family features four highly scalable real-time
operating systems, offering distinct performance advantages for each of
the major processing models. RTXC/ss (single stack) utilizes a
lightweight specialized executive to support high data rate and signal
processing applications. RTXC/ms (multi-stack) is optimized for control
processing using an event-driven, prioritized, preemptive scheduler.
RTXC/dm (dual mode) marries RTXC/ms and RTXC/ss and is ideal for
convergent processing applications which combine DSP/dataflow and
RISC/control processing in a single-core architecture. Both RTXC/ms and
RTXC/dm are brought together under RTXC/mp (multiprocessing) in various
combinations to support multicore and multiprocessor implementations.
About Quadros, Systems, Inc.
Quadros Systems, Inc. develops and markets RTXC technology, bringing
together RTOS, hardware and software professionals into one development
team to provide innovative technology that maximizes real-time
responsiveness and eases the development process for customers. In
addition to the RTXC RTOS family, Quadros Systems offers a wide range of
communications stacks and middleware including RTXC Quadnet (a suite of
integrated communications protocols) and RTXCflashfile (a high
performance file system for resident flash devices). RTXC products have
been deployed worldwide in thousands of embedded systems, serving
markets such as communications, medical, and industrial automation. For
more information, contact Quadros Systems, Inc. at 832-351-2830,
Quadros Systems Europe at +49-703/339-1561 or visit www.quadros.com.
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